Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0054AB recorded on May 16, 1979 teaching from Acts 1:1-11 – We Are Called By a New Name – Witnesses. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the meaning of being witnesses for Christ, drawing heavily from Acts 1:8 and Isaiah 43. Stevens emphasizes that every Christian is called to be a witness,…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0044AB recorded on April 12, 1979 teaching from John 17:1-18:1 – The Lord’s Prayer – The Hour is Come; Father Glorify Me – Special Easter Meetings. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound significance of Jesus’s final moments, distinguishing the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 from the model prayer given…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0031AB recorded on March 14, 1979 teaching from Ephesians 1:18-2:4 – We Are Called by a New Name – Saints. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the biblical identity of believers, specifically focusing on why Christians are called by the name of “saints.” He argues that sainthood is not a…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0021A recorded on February 11, 1979 teaching from Luke 4:14 – Jesus Returned in the Power of the Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Luke 4:14 and Jesus’ return in the power of the Spirit. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that true ministry is empowered by the Holy Spirit, drawing a contrast between…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0020A recorded on January 28, 1979 teaching from Luke 4:1-14 – Jesus Being Full of the Holy Ghost. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens draws from Luke chapter 4 to explore Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost and his subsequent temptation in the wilderness. Stevens emphasizes that Jesus’ spiritual fullness empowered Him…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0019B recorded on January 28, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 2 – A Wall of Fire, the Glory in the Midst of Her – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the prophetic imagery of Zechariah 2 to illustrate the dual nature of God’s presence as both an impenetrable external defense and…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0017B recorded on January 14, 1979 teaching from Zechariah 4 – Not by Might, Nor by Power, But by My Spirit, Saith the Lord of Hosts – Minor Prophets. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens centers on the principle that God’s work is accomplished through His Spirit, not through human strength or…
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0010A recorded on December 6, 1978 teaching from Ephesians 4:22-32 – Grieving the Holy Spirit. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Ephesians 4:22-32 and the concept of grieving the Holy Spirit. Pastor Stevens begins by first examining negative behaviors that cause such grief, specifically identifying and elaborating on bitterness, wrath, anger,…